Journée Pirates – Pirate Day in Saint Cyprien

Pirates, buccaneers, treasure, pirate ships…: the world of pirates come to the port of Saint-Cyprien. Two camps and a superb pirate vessel will put on displays of fighting on board and ashore, with piratey surprises throughout the day to delight young and old. Come join the party!

From 10am. Place de Marbre and Place Erik Satie.

10h: Opening of workshops and startup of entertainment (Place de Marbre)10h45: boarding of the schooner in the harbor11h: show at the pirate camp (Place de Marbre)11h45: jugglers, fire eaters, stilt walkers (up Satie)14h30: show at camp (Place de Marbre)15h: jugglers, fire eaters, stilt walkers (Place Erik Satie)15h30: show on the schooner in the harbour16h: show at camp (Place de Marbre16h30: procession to the beaches17h: pirate magic in front of the Office de Tourisme17h30 show on the pirate ship

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